The use of contraceptive pills has been known capable to induce a cervical mucous alteration, namely ectropion. Cervical ectropion is a risk factor for Chlamydia trachomatis infection. However, the correlation between contraceptive pill usage and chlamydial cervicitis remains unclear. A cross sectional study was conducted among female prostitutes, as they represented a high risk group for chlam…
Acute pericarditis is an acute inflammation of visceral, pariental or both. Acute pericarditis can be brought about by pyogenic bacteria. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, virus and fungi. Acute pericarditis can cause pericardial effusion and cardiac tanponade. Pericarditis and Pericardial effusion rarely usually bring about pericarditis is rheumatic fever or tuberculosis, or pyogenic bacteria. The t…
Acute pericarditis is an acute inflammation of visceral pericard, pariental or both. Acute pericarditis can be brought about by pyogenic bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, virus and fungi. Acute pericarditis can cause percardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. Pericarditis and pericardial effusion rarely accurs in neonates (incidence below one percent). The etiology which usually bring about…
Mucopurulent Cervicitis (MPC) is an endocervical inflammation that causes a variety of complications, including infertility. The diagnosis of MPC is usually confirmed by counting the number of leucocytes using a Gram stain of an endocervical swab. The method requires trained personnel, microscopic equipment and time to read the result, so the detection of MPC in primary health care setting is o…
This study was aimed at determining the effect of dilution of active ingredients of chemical sunscreen consisting of octyl-methoxy cinnamate and benzophenon-3 on its potency, in terms of SPF (sun-protection factor) and APF (UV-A protection factor). Factors of sun UV-A protection factor had been tested in the Laboratory of Photobiology, Department of Dermato-Venereology Dr. Sardjito General Ho…